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[looksfine]

[For a time, Aya debating sending this particular transmission through radio.  In the interests of total transparency, however, she decided she simply did not care if the locals were to catch sight of her broadcast.]

[After all, from her perspective, she was doing nothing wrong.]

It has been brought to my attention recently that there are many residing in the city of Keelai who possess an inadequate knowledge of technology.  [The statement was meant to be factual, not insulting.]  As such, I would be willing to offer my knowledge and expertise to any and all who wish to learn.

Currently, I am employed at Stark Industries as an instructor.  However, it does not make sense to me that the local populace should receive instruction that those of us designated as Foreigners do not.  And although I am currently prohibited in bringing Foreigners into my classrooms at that location, there are various other resources I could utilize.

[A Pause, to allow this bit of information to sink in.  Followed by a second request:]

In addition, I am currently seeking any carbon-based life form who would be willing to aid me in an experiment.  It is both non-painful and non-invasive, I can assure you, and would require little more than a series of full-body scans, and perhaps some verbal inquiry regarding the precise biometric specifics of your unique species' 

[She says, with her usual serene tone, as if it were truly nothing major.]

For those who wish to contact me about these opportunities, my name is Aya.

Thank You.

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[i_speak_softly]

[Cautiously:] What kind of experiment?

[looksfine]

[Hello, Don.]

[Why the cautious tone? ...though, admittedly, Aya was only just barely able to discern the hesitation in his voice. To her, the question was entirely valid. And one she was perfectly happy to answer.]

I am attempting to discern if it is capable of installing future failsafe encryptions using each of our unique biometric signatures as a means of blocking unwarranted outside sources from fully infiltrating the systems ever again.

[i_speak_softly]

[Well, why didn't you say so?]

Count me in!

[looksfine]

[She just did.]

I had anticipated you would take an interest in this.

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[raavashing]

[For Wan, it had been eight years since he used one of these things. He was lucky he managed to swipe a spot in a cafe close to Zuko's place to check on any new posts. His own former housing arrangement had been taken over by what he assumed was a single kedan family and he couldn't get to his old console without invading. So any messages that might have been left were no longer accessible to him.]

I would like some lessons, please. My name is Wan. And the experiment... will it help us in some way?

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[looksfine]

[The concept of aging was something Aya was familiar with in theory only. She had been online for less than a year before her initial arrival in Keelai. True, there had been two Hal Jordans aside from her own residing in the city, each of them at a different point in their respective lifespans. True, the physical differences had been discernible.]

[But actually experiencing these physical transformations of a single individual...it would take getting used to.]

Yes.

Both Foreigner and Kedan alike. Assuming my theories are all technologically possible.

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[raavashing]

Okay. I can help you with it. How will it help us?

[Because he was willing, but he was also curious.]

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[looksfine]

Security.

[The simple explanation. With no knowledge as to what he may or may not understand, she would start simple and gradually expand on that knowledge.]

It is still just a theory, which is why I require more data before I can begin designing the program.

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[gathersnomoss]

What are the classes going to cover?

[Zel didn't like the sound of experiment, even if it would help him. He'd let Malicant get too close a look at what made him, so he wasn't letting anyone else in]

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[looksfine]

[She would not force either the experiment itself or even the subject on an unwilling individual.]

Primary focus would be on Network Security, and means of ensuring a full understanding of the capabilities and funcionalities of the machines made available to the general public.

To those who find themselves in a more advanced state of understanding, we would continue on to develop new and stronger encryptions. Perhaps even compatible programs or software.

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[gathersnomoss]

So, basically what the consoles do, and how to cipher messages on them.

[Granted, Zelgadis's understanding of ciphers and codes were limited to the pre-industrial. A lot of the theory, but not the way that computers could encode things.]

Can you explain what software is?

[he wasn't quite sure how the word 'program' applied -- a set of things for the console to do or play, maybe?]

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[looksfine]

Precisely.

[It seemed so simple, and yet Aya was aware of past individuals who barely knew that much. Particularly those who did not originate from worlds already technologically advanced.]

I cannot.

We have not developed it yet.

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[fearlessherosheart]

I will certainly help! That is, if I am a 'carbon-based life form'.

[video]

[looksfine]

While I am pleased that you would think otherwise, I am currently incapable of making such determinations through visual assessment alone.

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[fearlessherosheart]

Shall we meet, then?

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[looksfine]

Certainly.

I am familiar with most of the popular meeting locations in each of the Districts. Name one.

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[pushtheboundaries]

[once Callaghan gets over his initial surprise/awe? you can damn well bet there is a man who's leaning forwards in to the video, a clear interest in his features.]

If you don't mind me asking- what sort of technology are you speaking of? I- was a professor [and there is only the /slightest/ bit of hesitation there] where I come from, at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology.

[somewhere deep within, Robert's inner five year old is screaming its head off. that is an alien and/or robot how cool is that]

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[looksfine]

[Oh, Robert, you have no idea. She's not just an alien. She's not just a robot. She's a living alien robot.]

I confess, I am not familiar with that location. However, given the high probability that we do not originate from the same universe, let alone the same planet of birth, that is of little consequence.

[Her smile is pleasant. Even warm. Her lack of familiarity was hardly a deterrence, and in fact, the implication of this individual possession technological knowledge at all was enough for her.]

There are several areas of focus, depending upon the capabilities of those who wish to be involved.

Beginner classes would focus on utilization of local consoles to the highest of their capabilities. More advanced work may involve the development of modifications that may or may not be installed in the future.

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[pushtheboundaries]

[Robert Callaghan is a grown man and does not make loud noises of excitement, and would not make loud noises of excitement at this new information.

he will, however, display body language that is fascinated and interested.]

I'm still getting used to the consoles, myself, but it may be beneficial to pool our knowledge together. Unless there'd be some sort of problem with teaching a fellow teacher- it wouldn't be the first time I've passed some new research on to the public.

[and by 'public' he means 'those accepted to his school'. to be fair, he's also done a round or two of lecturing at different schools, worldwide. but not, in the slightest, unwillingly.]

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[theideaguy]

Whoa whoa whoa, time out here.

You're employed at Stark Industries?

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[looksfine]

[...]

[Aya had several potential assumptions to be made as to why somebody she was not familiar with would react in such a way. Most of them based on negative past experiences. She resolved to withhold outward verbal response until more information was made available.]

May I ask why you find this surprising?

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[theideaguy]

I was... under the impression that they weren't really that interested in hiring at the present time, if you catch my meaning.

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[ruinsprofessor]

[With console access being a little limited and caution the order of the month, it takes Raine a day or two to respond.]

I have a solid grasp of technology, but if you have a good overview of what's changed and the best ways to deal with it, I'd like to learn. I had been hoping to speak to you at some point, in any case.

[Aya's a living computer and there are not words to describe how much that intrigues Raine.]

If you still need experimental subjects, I'd be willing to assist with that as well.

[...the not-human explanation, however, can wait.]

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[looksfine]

[Given the importance of her message, Aya had no problems responding to any who may not have accessed the Network until a later time. She even offered Raine a smile, taking a small amount of pride in the knowledge that she was able to reach so many.]

Certainly.

There are others with varying degrees of knowledge and experience in this field as well. It was my suggestion that we all converse and collaborate on several new ideas for the mutual benefit of everyone in Keelai.

[She knew how smart she was, but she also knew that the potential to learn something new far outweighed any intellectual ego she may have possessed.]

The more individuals I am able to scan for data, the more precise my intel will be. I thank you in advance for your assistance in this.

[ruinsprofessor]

[The smile is returned, though it's more polite than genuinely warm.]

It's a good idea.

[She has questions, especially about Aya's employment status, but nothing else she's willing to air on an open network, so Raine just moves on for now.]

Let me know when and where I should meet you; my schedule is relatively flexible at the moment. May I ask about the goal of your experiments?